A Desert that Promises to Dazzle...

Well hello everyone I hope this post finds you all really well. I apologize for the lack of recent posts however I will explain soon (just a hint, the Sohn family recently made a big move to the USA)...... I'll stop there and share more with you at a later date ~ once the 'dust' has settled.

As most of you know Sam Cosatto is a phenomenal host, an incredible cook and really just an all round exceptional person. I asked her if she would share one of her simple yet scrumptious desert recipes with us and for anyone who knows Sam or has had the privilege of sampling her treats this is a good one. Without anymore from me enjoy the read, give it a go and let us know through our comments how you and yours enjoyed this yummy family favorite.

This one is for all you "non-bakers" out there who want a quick, easy dessert that will knock the socks of your dinner guests! 
 
WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
 
200g White Toblerone (white chocolate with honey & almond nougat)
2 Eggs, separated
1 tbsp Caster Sugar
300ml Whipped Cream
1 tbsp Kahlua
250g Fresh Berries
 
Place chocolate, broken into pieces in a heat-proof bowl over a saucepan of hot water.  Stir until chocolate melts (it should only be just warm).  Remove from heat as soon as it has melted and add egg yolks.  Mix well.
 
Beat egg whites until stiff, add sugar and beat until sugar has dissolved.  Fold in chocolate mixture.  Then gently fold the chocolate mixture and Kahlua into the whipped cream. ( Feel free to sample the Kahlua at this point, remember it's 5pm somewhere in the world! )  Place a few mixed berries in the bases of 4 parfait glasses or chocolate box.  Spoon over the mousse.  Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.  Top with extra berries. YUM!

Enjoy and let me know how it works in your family or as you dazzle your guests.

Sam

The End Product

Recently I attended a family wedding. It was a wonderful event planned by the couple complete with a pyrotechnic display just outside the venue which overlooked the beach. Though that was not the “piece de resistance”.

The thing that brought a smile to every face and a tear to just about every eye were the speeches by the father of the groom and the groom.

The groom’s father gave an emotional address saying how proud he was of his son and his new daughter in-law and how much it meant to him to see how he had grown into his adult life with such a sense of independence and confidence. He also said how grateful he was that the two families were now joined together by this marriage.

The groom’s response was equally moving as he declared his love for his new bride. Then he went on to say how much he appreciated the sacrifices his parents made to get him to where he was today. He said how he now understood why his Dad worked so hard for the family and that how his parents brought him up had helped make him who he is today. He thanked them for the example of marriage they had given him and the love they had shown him.

Knowing this family as I do, I am well aware that they, like every other family have had heartaches and ups and downs when it comes to their children - however, watching this made me realize that even though there maybe hiccups and disappointments on the way, the end product is what matters and that all my lectures and life lessons and “time outs” will help to make the end product all that he or she can be and they will be able to live independently of me and flourish.